Valve Gate (AMC 3B)

SYNOPSIS – J85 Valve, Gate (AMC 3B)

1. Estimated solicitation issue date 11 Aug 2025 and estimated closing/response date 10 Sep 2025.
2. RFP #:  SPRTA1-25-R-00411
3. PR#:  FD2030-25-01240
4. Nomenclature/Noun: Valve, Gate
5. NSN: 4820-01-341-2016 OK
6. PN: 378-G10
7. Application (Engine): J85
8. AMC: 3B
9. History:  Yes
10. Description:  Description: Dimensions:  Length 7.87 in, Width 6.5 in, Height .8450 in, Weight 4.4 lbs.  Material: 410 Stainless Steel.  Function: Bleeds compressor discharge air during engine start and engine operation preventing engine stalls
11. Quantity Range: 551-3302, Best Estimated Qty: 2201
12. Requested Delivery Schedule: Feb 2027
13. Ship To: SW3211, Tinker AFB, OK. 73145-8000
14. Qualification Requirements are not applicable
15. Export Control is not applicable
16. Surplus Authorized: No

Mandatory Language:  Electronic procedures will be used for this solicitation.  No telephone requests.  Only written or faxed requests received directly from the requestors are acceptable.   The purposed contract action is for supplies for which the Government intends to solicit and compete with only a limited number of sources under the authority of FAR 6.302.  Currently, Boyd Corporation (CAGE: 11245) is the only known source that can satisfy the Government requirements.  A Determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.  Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.

Note: An Ombudsman has been appointed to hear concerns from Offerors or potential Offerors during the proposal development phase of this acquisition. The purpose of the Ombudsman is not to diminish the authority of the program director or contracting officer, but to communicate contractor concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations to the appropriate government personnel. When requested, the Ombudsman will maintain strict confidentiality as to source of the concern. The Ombudsman does not participate in the evaluation of proposals or in the source selection process. Interested parties are invited to call the Ombudsman at (405) 734-8241.  DO NOT CALL THIS NUMBER FOR SOLICITATION REQUESTS.

Based upon market research, the Government is using the policies contained in Far Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items, in its solicitation for the described supplies or services.  Interested persons may identify to the contracting officer their interest and capability to satisfy the Government’s requirement with a commercial item within 15 days of this notice

The solicitation will be available for download on the release date from www.sam.gov.  No telephone requests.  Questions concerning this synopsis or subsequent solicitation can be directed to Breann Irving at (405) 855-3522 or email breann.irving@us.af.mil.  Note: Faxed solicitation requests can be submitted to DLA Aviation-AOAB, Tinker AFB, OK  73145, FAX NUMBER (405) 739-4237.